Installing the computer CPU needs a lot of caution. You must take great care to avoid contact with the pins of the CPU. Before you start, remember to wear the anti-static wrist strap.

This installation procedure is meant for socket 775 CPU. Most socket installation procedure is quite similar. If you follow this guide closely, you should not have any problem with other CPU socket.

To begin the CPU installation, locate and open the socket lever. This is easily done by pushing lever down and away from socket.

Open the load plate carefully. DO NOT TOUCH SOCKET CONTACTS.

Remove protective cover from load plate (if any). Do not discard the protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket.

Hold the CPU at its edges with your thumb and index fingers, being careful not to touch the bottom of the CPU. Align the CPU to the socket (There is only one way to insert the CPU) and lower it down gently.

Close the load plate. Pressing down on the load plate, close and engage the socket lever

You are done installing the CPU, now you need to attach the fan heat sink.

Apply a thin layer of thermal paste onto the surface of the CPU. Use a craft knife to slowly spread this over the surface. Use very little pressure. This will help to improve the heat transfer.

Fix the fan heat sink to the top of the CPU, making sure it is in full contact with the thermal paste. Align the fasteners at the four corners through the motherboard hole. Push down on the top of each fastener while holding the fan heat sink in place. You should hear a click when pushing down each fastener. Check that all four fasteners are securely attached.

Connect the processor 4-wire fan cable connector to the motherboard 4-pin CPU fan header.

Done. You have just finished installing the computer CPU and fan heat sink.

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